: Directed by Atsushi Wakabayashi, the episode used an expressive "Sakuga" style. Instead of rigid, "on-model" drawings, it prioritized extreme fluid motion and "squash-and-stretch" physics to convey raw power and chaos.
: To stop the beast, Pain uses his ultimate jutsu, "Planetary Devastation," creating a massive sphere of rock in the sky to trap Naruto. Naruto (Dub) Episode 167
This episode covers the peak of the battle after Naruto transforms into his Six-Tails form. : Directed by Atsushi Wakabayashi, the episode used
Naruto: Shippuden Episode 167 , titled (or "Planetary Devastation" in the English dub), is one of the most famous and debated episodes in anime history due to its unique animation style. The Great Animation Debate This episode covers the peak of the battle
: Over time, many critics and animators have defended the episode as a masterpiece of creative direction, arguing it captures the "unhinged" nature of the Tailed Beast better than standard animation ever could. Key Story Beats
: Enraged by Hinata's apparent death in the previous episode, Naruto enters his most powerful transformation yet, losing his identity to the Nine-Tails' malice.